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What did dragons have to do with Ancient Chinese?

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The Chinese felt that dragons were powerful and used them as symbols of the Chinese emperor and family.

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Ancient Chinese felt that dragons were very smart and powerful. They saw a dragon as a symbol of strength and good luck.

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